BlKTC

iTrader: (3)

so today, i parked my car after lunch break at work, and when i got in my car to go to class, i couldnt get it out of park!! i just took off the little plastic thing and stuck a pencil into the holes and pulled it out of park..

dont want to keep doing that every time i drive my car, so would anyone happen to know what is going on?

i drive a 2001 gs300 btw

static88

same thing happened to me. check the fuse for ur ABS, its behind the E-brake pedal, in the panel in the corner. replace the fuse, and the problem should be fixed. it took like 2 weeks for me to figure that out.

BlKTC

iTrader: (3)

damn i would've never figured that out lol. thanks a bunch ill try it when im out of class!

tiger4life

iTrader: (16)

here are the most common causes:

1. blown fuse (where the previous guy said)

2. bad brake light pedal sensor (right behind the brake pedal)

3. shift lock ecu (sits on the transmission, you probably need a mechanic to replace it)

In my case it was the ecu, think it cost $140 to get it replaced.

tiger4life

iTrader: (16)

you should get it fixed because you don't want to be grabbing for a pencil if you need reverse to avoid a wreck or something.

BlKTC

iTrader: (3)

alright thanks for the feedback guys!

so i just checked the fuses but the abs fuse wasnt on the fuse map behind the plastic cover..

i will probably check all these other possibilities

BlKTC

iTrader: (3)

alright guys, i checked the fuses and theyre all okay.. cant find the brake light sensor but when i press the brakes, the lights do come on.. are the ecu and the shift lock the only culprits? orrr could it also be something else..

tiger4life

iTrader: (16)

I don't think they're any other common causes. You'll need to bring it to a mechanic or you can check it with an ohmmeter if you can get to it. The service manual on here tells you what resistances the terminals should be.